Ed Hartman’s teaching studio is equipped with a drumset, marimba, vibraphone, timpani, congas and an assortment of
small percussion.
With students, Ed plays along on keyboards to create a “live band” accompaniment for practical application and each lesson is video-recorded as a reference tool for the student.
Music styles include rock, jazz, classical, Latin, African, Caribbean and World Beat. Lessons incorporate a variety of methods dealing with technique, reading, improvisation, coordination and theory.
Ed Hartman has recorded and performed with numerous bands, orchestras, dance and Theatre groups including:
The Paul Winter Consort, Eric Tingstad & Nancy Rumbel, Tickle Tune Typhoon & Elipsis. Ed performs with his own band The Olympic Marimba Band and is a Yamaha performing artist and clinician.
For MORE information about Ed's Studio (scheduling, pricing, etc.): ED HARTMAN STUDIO INFO
Vance Nurkala’s teaching studio is setup with a 6-piece
drumset, sound board, P.A. system and computer with
digital recording software. Vance also performs with
students on keyboard and electric guitar; creating a fun
musical environment in which to learn.
Lessons are geared toward each student’s individual interests and needs.
In addition to learning the basic fundamentals of technique, coordination, reading and improvisation needed for playing the drums, he also teaches about basic care and tuning of drums, how to play different styles of music and much more!
For more information about Vance’s percussion lessons, visit his website: vancenurkala.com
Vance Nurkala has been playing drums and percussion for 28
years and has performed in a wide variety of musical groups
including: Crybaby, Chill Factor, Stranger By The Minute, iCandi, Idol Eyez and ML3.